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$85+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO - SMF)

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$131
(Lucky2Go)

One-way from

$85
(eDestinos)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$990
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl
High demand for flights, 41% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 8, 2025.

This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/3010:54 amSFO - SMF
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/29:00 pmSMF - SFO
2 stops24h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$131
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/47:55 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop13h 28mAlaska Airlines
mar. 2/117:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop5h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$142
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/62:45 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop8h 36mDelta
mié. 9/1711:10 amSMF - SFO
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 1/7$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/2411:15 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/268:07 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/77:30 amSFO - SMF
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
vie. 11/76:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$269
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/306:05 amSFO - SMF
2 stops15h 41mFrontier
dom. 2/211:45 amSMF - SFO
2 stops21h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$271

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SFO - SMF

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San Francisco

jue. 1/30

10:54 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/2

9:00 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$131

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

mar. 2/4

7:55 pm-9:23 am

1 stop13h 28m

Sacramento Intl

mar. 2/11

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$142

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

vie. 1/24

11:15 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

Sacramento Intl

dom. 1/26

8:07 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$249

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

mié. 5/7

7:30 am-3:36 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

vie. 11/7

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$269

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

jue. 1/30

6:05 am-9:46 pm

2 stops15h 41m

Sacramento Intl

dom. 2/2

11:45 am-8:50 am

2 stops21h 05m

$271

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

sáb. 1/18

1:02 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$85

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

jue. 1/30

7:40 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$91

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

mié. 2/19

8:25 am-9:21 am

Nonstop0h 56m

$134

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

mar. 1/21

6:45 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$138

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

mar. 1/21

6:55 am-10:37 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$175

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Deals found on 1/7

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 8, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated enero 8, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated enero 8, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.4
Good
8,939 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

6.1
Okay
3,428 reviews
8.0
Very good
9,627 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    To fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento Intl (SMF). Nonstop flights to Sacramento Intl from San Francisco take 0h 53m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 14 outbound flights from San Francisco to Sacramento Intl offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Sacramento flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Sacramento round-trip?

    Currently priced at $142, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Sacramento and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $249 and $271, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $134 and $138 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Sacramento on time: United Airlines (80%), Lufthansa (75%), Air New Zealand (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $184. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $159 on average our data indicates $346 when flying from San Francisco to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Sacramento

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United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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